This is Why – 2016

Why Is There Such Widespread Criticism, Dislike, and Suspicion of Islam? The answer is simple and obvious. Islam is the cause of so many things that puzzle, annoy, or repulse non-Muslims. To demonstrate this point, this survey provides a very

This is Why – 2016

Why Is There Such Widespread Criticism, Dislike, and Suspicion of Islam? The answer is simple and obvious. Islam is the cause of so many things that puzzle, annoy, or repulse non-Muslims. To demonstrate this point, this survey provides a very

Swiss against Islam as an official religion

Almost two-thirds of people living in Switzerland do not think Islam should be recognised as an official Swiss religion, according to a survey. A similar proportion believes there is no place for Islam in the country. Asked whether Islam should

Swiss against Islam as an official religion

Almost two-thirds of people living in Switzerland do not think Islam should be recognised as an official Swiss religion, according to a survey. A similar proportion believes there is no place for Islam in the country. Asked whether Islam should

Nearly TWO THIRDS of the public believe migrants are not fitting in well to British society, according to a poll

Nearly two thirds of the public believe that migrants are not integrating well into British society, according to a poll. Research by YouGov found concern over how arrivals were fitting in rose to 79 per cent among those who voted

Nearly TWO THIRDS of the public believe migrants are not fitting in well to British society, according to a poll

Nearly two thirds of the public believe that migrants are not integrating well into British society, according to a poll. Research by YouGov found concern over how arrivals were fitting in rose to 79 per cent among those who voted

Gothenburg ‘one of Europe’s most segregated cities’

One in ten school students in Gothenburg’s north-eastern suburbs sympathize with religious extremist organizations, according to a survey carried out by Swedish non-profit organization Varken Hora eller Kuvad. “I was completely shocked when I saw the result. I perhaps would

Gothenburg ‘one of Europe’s most segregated cities’

One in ten school students in Gothenburg’s north-eastern suburbs sympathize with religious extremist organizations, according to a survey carried out by Swedish non-profit organization Varken Hora eller Kuvad. “I was completely shocked when I saw the result. I perhaps would

Muslim rules on halal meat mean ‘animals are dying in pain’

Islamic scholars are often unaware that stunning animals before they are killed prevents them from feeling pain, a study has found. Research by the University of Bristol found that scholars, who help set the rules on what meat is considered

Muslim rules on halal meat mean ‘animals are dying in pain’

Islamic scholars are often unaware that stunning animals before they are killed prevents them from feeling pain, a study has found. Research by the University of Bristol found that scholars, who help set the rules on what meat is considered

Young Muslims at risk of radicalisation in Vienna

The study found that 85 percent of young people who are in contact with a youth worker have an immigration background, and that 27 percent of those teenagers who are Muslim show strong sympathy for jihadism, and violent and anti-Western

Young Muslims at risk of radicalisation in Vienna

The study found that 85 percent of young people who are in contact with a youth worker have an immigration background, and that 27 percent of those teenagers who are Muslim show strong sympathy for jihadism, and violent and anti-Western

Nearly one in five Flemish Belgians want to ban Islam

Nearly one in five Flemish Belgians believe following Islam should be banned in Belgium. In response to a public survey conducted by the Flemish public broadcaster VRT and the daily De Standaard, 64 per cent of Flemings said they supported

Nearly one in five Flemish Belgians want to ban Islam

Nearly one in five Flemish Belgians believe following Islam should be banned in Belgium. In response to a public survey conducted by the Flemish public broadcaster VRT and the daily De Standaard, 64 per cent of Flemings said they supported

Half of all Australians want Muslim immigration ban? New ANUpoll suggests it’s not that simple

It may well be, as recent headlines claimed, that half of Australians support a ban on Muslim immigration, but those wanting a less simplistic view of Australians’ attitudes to terrorism and Islam should take a closer look at the latest

Half of all Australians want Muslim immigration ban? New ANUpoll suggests it’s not that simple

It may well be, as recent headlines claimed, that half of Australians support a ban on Muslim immigration, but those wanting a less simplistic view of Australians’ attitudes to terrorism and Islam should take a closer look at the latest

A French Islam is possible

…. Today, discourse on Islam and the image of Islam are largely controlled by Jihadists, Salafists and others who prone fundamentalist ideals. The vast majority of Muslims of France do not however identify with this form of Islam. The portrait

A French Islam is possible

…. Today, discourse on Islam and the image of Islam are largely controlled by Jihadists, Salafists and others who prone fundamentalist ideals. The vast majority of Muslims of France do not however identify with this form of Islam. The portrait

New poll suggests 60 per cent of Australians would be concerned if a relative married a Muslim

Co-author of the Deakin University paper, Dr Matteo Vergani, said the randomly selected Australians – who were not asked for their religious background – would be less worried if a relative married someone with a Jewish (33 per cent), Buddhist

New poll suggests 60 per cent of Australians would be concerned if a relative married a Muslim

Co-author of the Deakin University paper, Dr Matteo Vergani, said the randomly selected Australians – who were not asked for their religious background – would be less worried if a relative married someone with a Jewish (33 per cent), Buddhist

German anti-immigrant AfD party gets 16 percent, highest ever, in new poll

The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would capture 16 percent of the vote if a federal election were held now, according to an opinion poll on Friday which showed it drawing more support than ever before. The poll released

German anti-immigrant AfD party gets 16 percent, highest ever, in new poll

The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party would capture 16 percent of the vote if a federal election were held now, according to an opinion poll on Friday which showed it drawing more support than ever before. The poll released

MERKEL’S MIGRANT FALLOUT: More than HALF of Germans fear ‘Islamisation’ of their country

The results hint at a dramatic changing attitude of the nation’s population towards the religion over the past year, which has seen the arrival of more than one million migrants. A new poll published by a leading Christian organisation reveals

MERKEL’S MIGRANT FALLOUT: More than HALF of Germans fear ‘Islamisation’ of their country

The results hint at a dramatic changing attitude of the nation’s population towards the religion over the past year, which has seen the arrival of more than one million migrants. A new poll published by a leading Christian organisation reveals

Half of Australians Want to Ban Muslim Immigration

A new poll has found that 49 per cent of Australians support a ban on Muslim immigration, a huge jump from last October when only 28 per cent backed the idea. The Essential Research survey also revealed 48 per cent

Half of Australians Want to Ban Muslim Immigration

A new poll has found that 49 per cent of Australians support a ban on Muslim immigration, a huge jump from last October when only 28 per cent backed the idea. The Essential Research survey also revealed 48 per cent

Dutch worried about growing divergence in society

The Dutch are worried about the growing divergence between rich and poor and Muslim and non-Muslim, broadcaster NOS said on Tuesday. A survey by research group Ipsos found that 73% of people think the gulf between Muslims and non-Muslims has

Dutch worried about growing divergence in society

The Dutch are worried about the growing divergence between rich and poor and Muslim and non-Muslim, broadcaster NOS said on Tuesday. A survey by research group Ipsos found that 73% of people think the gulf between Muslims and non-Muslims has

Muslim women face German job barriers – discrimination study

An experiment in Germany has found evidence of job discrimination against women with Turkish names – and even more if they wear an Islamic headscarf. A university researcher sent 1,500 identical CVs to German firms – except that some bore

Muslim women face German job barriers – discrimination study

An experiment in Germany has found evidence of job discrimination against women with Turkish names – and even more if they wear an Islamic headscarf. A university researcher sent 1,500 identical CVs to German firms – except that some bore

Just under 30 percent of French Muslims reject secular laws

Just under 30 percent of France’s 3 to 4 million Muslims reject the country’s secular laws, according to an Ifop poll published by the French weekly Journal du Dimanche. When asked if they considered the Islamic legal and moral code

Just under 30 percent of French Muslims reject secular laws

Just under 30 percent of France’s 3 to 4 million Muslims reject the country’s secular laws, according to an Ifop poll published by the French weekly Journal du Dimanche. When asked if they considered the Islamic legal and moral code

Muslims are now more unpopular than atheists in the US

Muslims have surpassed atheists to become the most disliked group in the US, according to a new study. Participants in a survey for the University of Minnesota were asked to say which group “does not at all agree with my

Muslims are now more unpopular than atheists in the US

Muslims have surpassed atheists to become the most disliked group in the US, according to a new study. Participants in a survey for the University of Minnesota were asked to say which group “does not at all agree with my

Burqa bans: As debate rages in Europe, survey shows how Muslim-majority countries feel about women’s clothing

As debate continues to rage about the burkini and proposed “burqa bans” in Europe, research has shown that several Muslim-majority countries prefer women to have their faces and hair uncovered. Despite restrictive laws governing how women must dress in public,

Burqa bans: As debate rages in Europe, survey shows how Muslim-majority countries feel about women’s clothing

As debate continues to rage about the burkini and proposed “burqa bans” in Europe, research has shown that several Muslim-majority countries prefer women to have their faces and hair uncovered. Despite restrictive laws governing how women must dress in public,

Muslim women may wear veil ‘to allow them to integrate more’

Young, highly educated Muslim women who live in modern, urban environments may be choosing to wear the veil because it enables them to mix with non-Muslim friends, work outside the home and interact with strangers, according to the first empirical

Muslim women may wear veil ‘to allow them to integrate more’

Young, highly educated Muslim women who live in modern, urban environments may be choosing to wear the veil because it enables them to mix with non-Muslim friends, work outside the home and interact with strangers, according to the first empirical

British public overwhelmingly support banning the Islamic burqa by two to one

The British public want to ban Muslim women from wearing the Islamic veil or burqa by an overwhelming margin of more than two-to-one, a poll has found. Research by YouGov found a huge proportion of the public had no qualms

British public overwhelmingly support banning the Islamic burqa by two to one

The British public want to ban Muslim women from wearing the Islamic veil or burqa by an overwhelming margin of more than two-to-one, a poll has found. Research by YouGov found a huge proportion of the public had no qualms